Cremation Near Quincy, MA

Casper Funeral & Cremation Services Can Meet All Your Cremation Needs in Quincy

Over the years, Casper Funeral and Cremation Services has assisted many Quincy area families say goodbye to loved ones in an affordable, appropriate, and meaningful way that leaves everyone with emotive memories they will treasure forever. With more than 85 years of experience compassionately serving the Quincy area, it is comforting to know that the professional Casper team can take care of all your needs when the time comes.

As a Quincy resident, you will want to know about Casper’s complete “Simplicity” cremation servicewhich is $1,850. This comprehensive service offering includes our professional transportation team picking up your loved one, all necessary city/state/federal paperwork, cremation transportation unit, crematory fee, delivery to and pick-up from a licensed, Massachusetts crematory, a cremated remains container, and our comprehensive professional services.

When you chose Casper, you can rest assured we will manage all the processes, steps, and details required to make sure your loved one is being kindly cared for at the end.

When you are searching for “cremation services near me” or “cremation in the Quincy area,” we are here for you. Although state regulations* prohibit a funeral home – like Casper – from owning and operating a crematory, our complete, “Simplicity” cremation service offering includes the use of trusted and licensed Massachusetts crematories in Mattapan.

There is no need for you to contact both a crematory and a funeral home. We have been working with Quincy-area crematories for many years and are pleased with how they reflect our own commitment to meeting the needs of our customers in the most respectful and compassionate manner possible.

We encourage you to read some of the thoughtful testimonials we have received from individuals and families over the years, many discussing the benefits and exceptional value of our “Simplicity” cremation service. We are quite proud of what our customers say about our attentive team and outstanding services

Please do not hesitate to contact us when the need arises. The Casper Funeral & Cremation Services team is available 24/7, 365 days per year. If you have specific questions or want to request complete cremation and funeral service information, please call us at 617-269-1930. We are here for you when you need us.* In Massachusetts, there is a 48-hour waiting period before cremation. Only cemeteries can own a crematory. No cremation or funeral service provider can own a crematory. Cemeteries that have a crematory can only do the cremation portion of the overall service. The medical examiner must sign a cremation authorization and certify that a cremation may take place.

Please call us at 800-314-1890 / 617-269-1930 to learn more.

Please call us at
800-314-1890 /
617-269-1930 to learn more.

We can provide you with any additional information or answer any questions you may have. We pride ourselves on giving personal service from our family to yours. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year, and do not have an answering service – you will always speak with a Casper Service team member.

Still have questions about the cremation process or about our services? Check out our cremation FAQs, or as with any question you might have, call us 24/7.

“Simplicity Cremation” $1,850.00

“Simplicity Cremation” $1,850.00

Our $1,850 “Simplicity” Cremation service is complete. It includes:

  • Our licensed, professional funeral services
  • Removal from place of death or medical examiner’s office
  • Required cremation unit for transportation and cremation
  • Refrigerated sheltering of deceased
  • Transportation of your loved one to a fully licensed Massachusetts crematory
  • Cremation fee
  • Pick-up of cremated remains

Additional options available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What do I do if a family member or a person I know dies at home in Quincy? Ans. o If the death is unexpected and happens at home in Quincy, your first call should be to the Quincy Police Department by dialing 911 or 617-479-1212. The department is located at 24 High School Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169. The police, EMTs, and fire department personnel will be the first responders. After they arrive, and once the EMT’s pronouncement happens, the police officer will contact the medical examiner. If your loved one is not transported to the medical examiner’s office for further inquiry, you should call Caspers at 800-314-1890 to come to your Quincy home and complete the removal and transportation of your loved one to Caspers. You will need to DocuSign an “authorization for removal” form. o If your loved one was under at-home hospice care and the death was expected due to a terminal illness, you should contact your hospice nurse, who can complete the required nurse pronouncement form. Either you or the hospice nurse can call Caspers at 800-314-1890 for transportation. Pre-planning with Casper’s DocuSign process is recommended to ease the process for your family. Q. How do I get additional certified copies of the death certificate in Quincy? Ans. An official certified death certificate may be obtained through the Quincy City Clerk’s Office, located at 1305 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA 02169. The phone number is 617-376-1130. Office hours are typically Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Q. My recently deceased dad was a proud veteran. How can we access veteran-related services in the Quincy area? Ans. The Quincy Veterans’ Services Department assists veterans and their families with benefits, including funeral assistance programs. The office is located at 24 High School Avenue, Quincy, MA 02169. Phone: 617-376-1192. They can guide you through eligibility for financial assistance and burial benefits available to qualified veterans and their spouses. Q. We plan on having an intimate celebration of life for our family member who recently died. Can you suggest some venues in the Quincy area? Ans. Certainly. Quincy offers several excellent venues for a meaningful celebration of life. Popular restaurant venues include: – The Marina Bay Boardwalk area restaurants – Alba Restaurant – The Fours Quincy – Fuji at WoC You may also consider local gathering places such as churches or community halls. For outdoor settings (weather permitting), consider: – Wollaston Beach – Merrymount Park – Adams National Historical Park These scenic and peaceful locations can provide a beautiful setting for remembrance. Q. We want to send our loved one’s body back to their home country. How can we arrange this from Quincy? Ans. Casper Funeral and Cremation Services provides international funeral shipping services from Quincy. The cost is typically $4,650 plus airfare. Our team will assist you with all documentation, coordination with airlines, and legal requirements. Please contact us directly at 800-314-1890 so we can guide you step-by-step through the process. We are available 24/7, 365 days a year to support you and your family during this time. * In Massachusetts, only cemeteries can own a crematory. The medical examiner must authorize cremation before it can take place.

Client Testimonial

“I Googled cheap cremation in Massachusetts on the internet and found your company. After carefully reading through your website, I decided to give you a call … and, boy, I’m glad I did. While the simple cremation pricing was remarkable, your services and professionalism were anything but cheap. Losing my dad was very difficult, but the team at Casper Funeral Services played a major role in helping me and my family get through this trying time. Thank you.”
– Alan W., Ashburnham, MA

Download The Casper Cremation App

We are pleased t o launch 
our first-of-its-kind smartphone cremation services app, “providing hospice professionals, social workers, and families fingertip access to required Massachusetts funeral/cremation forms, $1,850 cremation with no extra charges information, inspirational and educational Death Perception podcast episodes, and cremation FAQs to help client families. The “Casper Cremation” app allows emailing, printing, and sharing of necessary cremation information.

Read Our Client Reviews on Google

Google Reviews “I would highly recommend Casper Funeral & Cremation services. I worked with David in April to prepay my uncle’s cremation. He has so much patience and answered any questions I had and helped with the forms. My uncle Mike passed a few weeks ago and everything went beautifully. From the church mass and internment at the cemetery. Thank you so much David for all your help.”

Jayne Baram on Google